The US Dollar Strengthens Amid Geopolitical Tensions
- The US Dollar rebounds as safe-haven demand rises due to escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine
- President Putin’s decree on nuclear weapons heightens concerns
- US Dollar index seeks support around 106 levels
Recent developments have led to a volatile trading environment for the US Dollar (USD), driven by the news of Russian President Vladimir Putin signing a decree allowing the use of nuclear weapons against non-nuclear states, particularly Ukraine. This move has raised alarm globally, especially after the US granted permission to Ukraine for long-range missile attacks on Russian military targets.
Against this backdrop, US equities are facing downward pressure, prompting investors to seek refuge in safe-haven assets like the USD, Swiss Franc (CHF), and Japanese Yen (JPY). This shift in market sentiment follows a risk-on sentiment seen on Monday, now giving way to risk aversion.
Looking ahead, the focus in the US economic calendar is on housing data, with Building Permits and Housing Starts figures expected to reflect a stabilization in the housing market.
Daily Market Insights: Geopolitical Tensions Impact Markets
- Geopolitical tensions escalate as Putin expands nuclear weapon deployment authority
- Ukraine launches ATACMS strike inside Russia
- US Housing data for October to be released, showing forecasts for Building Permits and Housing Starts
- Fed’s Jeffrey Schmid speaks on economic and monetary policy outlook
- Equities decline on Putin’s decree, with European and US futures under pressure
- CME FedWatch Tool predicts rate cut probability at December meeting
- US 10-year benchmark rate retreats from recent highs
US Dollar Index Analysis: Impact of Geopolitical Events
Geopolitical events, including Putin’s nuclear weapons decree, drive market volatility and influence the US Dollar Index (DXY) performance. Uncertainty looms as global leaders monitor the situation closely to assess the potential risks.
Technically, the 107.00 level remains a key resistance, with a recent high at 107.07. Breaking above this level could lead to further gains towards a two-year high at 107.35. On the downside, support levels at 105.93 and 105.53 are crucial to prevent deeper declines.
US Dollar Index: Daily Chart
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